BJS exam guide
Each stage of the examination, and the study material on this site that supports it.
Marks, papers and eligibility change between rounds. The figures on this page are indicative summaries of publicly reported information. Check them against the latest official BJSC circular before you plan around them.
Stage 1
Preliminary
Format: Objective MCQ paper
Screens candidates for the written stage. Commonly reported as 100 marks; confirm marks and negative-marking rules in the current BJSC circular.
Where to study
- Study notes and the bare-acts guide for section recall.
- Negative-marking strategy for the objective paper.
Stage 2
Written
Format: Several descriptive papers on law and general subjects
The decisive stage. Commonly reported as 1,000 marks across law, language, mathematics and mental ability, and general-knowledge papers.
Where to study
Stage 3
Viva voce
Format: Oral examination before a board
Commonly reported as 100 marks. Tests legal reasoning, judicial temperament and awareness of current affairs.
Where to study
- Legal dictionary and case studies for oral explanation.
Official information: Bangladesh Judicial Service Commission (BJSC).